Empty bottle sterilization device in sterile cold filling production line
The sterilization device addresses bottle tilting issues by using a conveyor system with position-limiting mechanisms and multiple sterilization methods to ensure effective bottle handling and thorough sterilization in aseptic filling lines.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422369293.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing sterile cold filling production line hollow bottles are easily dumped due to lack of position restrictions during the transport process, which affects the subsequent clamping and sterilization effects.
The conveying members and limit racks in the main body of the sterilization box are used to limit the position of the empty bottle, and disinfection is sprayed with a bactericidal solution through the automatic telescopic arm and spray pipe, and the belt surface is cleaned with the ultraviolet sterilization lamp and wiper.
Effectively avoid empty bottle dumping, ensure sterilization effect, keep the bottle clean, and ensure the quality and safety of subsequent filling.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of empty bottle sterilization devices, and specifically relates to an empty bottle sterilization device in an aseptic cold filling production line. Background Technique
[0002] An aseptic cold filling production line is a device system used for filling under aseptic conditions, and is usually used for filling products with extremely high requirements for aseptic environments such as pharmaceuticals and foods. In an aseptic cold filling production line, the empty bottle sterilization device is a very crucial link, which ensures that the bottles are sterile before filling with liquid, thus guaranteeing the quality and safety of the products.
[0003] For example, an empty bottle sterilization device in a polyester bottle beverage aseptic cold filling production line with the publication number CN220012131U includes a main body. A flushing mechanism is installed inside the main body. The flushing mechanism includes a fixing plate located on the inner side wall of the main body. A telescopic robotic arm is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixing plate. A hypochlorous acid generator is installed on the inner side wall of the main body, and the hypochlorous acid generator is located above the fixing plate. The output end of the hypochlorous acid generator is fixedly connected to a water storage tank. The water outlet of the water storage tank is fixedly connected to a water delivery pipe. An electromagnetic valve is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water delivery pipe. One end of the water delivery pipe is fixedly connected to a split water pipe, and the water outlet of the split water pipe is fixedly connected to a high-pressure spray head. In this utility model, the sterilization speed is fast, the range is wide, and the solution can be decomposed after sterilization without any harmful residue.
[0004] In the above patent, it is proposed that through the telescopic robotic arm and the high-pressure spray head, the polyester bottles can be powerfully flushed in all directions to achieve the purpose of sterilization. However, during the use of the empty bottle sterilization device, since the empty bottles are directly transported by the conveyor belt without restricting the position of the empty bottles, it is easy to cause the empty bottles to fall, which in turn affects the subsequent clamping and sterilization of the empty bottles, and the use effect is not ideal.
[0005] Therefore, we propose an empty bottle sterilization device in an aseptic cold filling production line to solve the above-mentioned problems. Content of the Utility Model
[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an empty bottle sterilization device in an aseptic cold filling production line to solve the problem in the above background technique that since the empty bottles are directly transported by the conveyor belt without restricting the position of the empty bottles, it is easy to cause the empty bottles to fall, which in turn affects the subsequent clamping and sterilization of the empty bottles, and the use effect is not ideal.
[0007] To achieve the above object, the present utility model provides the following technical solution: An empty bottle sterilization device in a sterile cold filling production line, including a sterilization box main body and a box door provided at the front end of the sterilization box main body. An inner cavity is provided inside the sterilization box main body. A conveying member is further provided inside the sterilization box main body, and the conveying member is used to convey the empty filling bottles. A sterilization member is also provided on the sterilization box main body, and the provided sterilization member can disinfect the empty filling bottles to achieve the purpose of sterilization;
[0008] The conveying member includes a bracket provided inside the sterilization box main body and a conveying frame provided at the upper end of the bracket. A conveying belt for conveying the empty filling bottles is provided inside the conveying frame. An installation seat is provided at the upper end of the conveying frame, and a cylinder member is fixedly installed inside the installation seat. The telescopic end of the cylinder member is connected to a limiting frame. When using the conveying belt to convey the empty filling bottles, start the cylinder member, and it can push the limiting frame to move, so as to limit the position of the empty filling bottles.
[0009] Preferably, the sterilization box main body includes a collection frame provided in the inner cavity and an automatic telescopic arm provided on the inner wall of the inner cavity. The automatic telescopic arm can be telescoped and grabbed. A motor is installed on the outer wall of the sterilization box main body, and the output end of the motor is connected to one side of the automatic telescopic arm. The automatic telescopic arm can be driven to rotate by the motor.
[0010] Preferably, the sterilization member includes a bactericide solution box provided at the upper end of the sterilization box main body and a conveying pipe provided at the lower end of the bactericide solution box. A pump body is provided inside the bactericide solution box, and one end interface of the pump body is connected to the conveying pipe. Spray pipes are evenly distributed on one side of the conveying pipe, and the spray pipes are used to spray the bactericide solution.
[0011] Preferably, the spray pipes are placed above the automatic telescopic arm, and can spray the bactericide solution on the automatic telescopic arm and the empty bottles.
[0012] Preferably, a lamp holder is fixedly installed at the upper end of the bracket, and ultraviolet germicidal lamps are evenly installed at the upper end of the lamp holder. A wiping member is also provided at the upper end of the bracket. The provided wiping member can wipe and clean the conveying belt, and turn on the ultraviolet germicidal lamps, which can generate ultraviolet light for disinfection.
[0013] Preferably, the wiping member includes an electric push rod provided at the upper end of the bracket and a cleaning strip connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod. When the electric push rod is started, it can push the cleaning strip to move.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are:
[0015] 1. By setting up the sterilization box body, sterilization components, and conveying components, the conveying components can be used to convey the empty filling bottles and limit the positions of the empty bottles, effectively avoiding tipping. Then, the automatic telescopic arm is used for telescopic clamping, and the sterilization components are used to spray the fungicide solution, achieving the purpose of disinfection and sterilization, which is beneficial for subsequent filling use.
[0016] 2. By setting up the conveyor belt, wiping component, and ultraviolet germicidal lamp, the wiping component can clean the surface of the conveyor belt, and the conveyor belt can be disinfected in cooperation with the ultraviolet germicidal lamp, effectively killing potential bacteria and avoiding contamination. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the sterilization box body of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the conveying components of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the wiping component of the present utility model.
[0021] In the figure: 1. Sterilization box body; 11. Collection box; 12. Automatic telescopic arm; 13. Motor; 2. Sterilization components; 21. Fungicide solution tank; 22. Delivery pipe; 23. Spray pipe; 3. Conveying components; 31. Bracket; 32. Conveyor frame; 33. Conveyor belt; 34. Mounting seat; 35. Cylinder part; 36. Limiting frame; 37. Lamp holder; 38. Ultraviolet germicidal lamp; 39. Wiping component; 391. Electric push rod; 392. Cleaning strip; 4. Box door; 5. Inner cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0022] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] Embodiment 1: Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3, An empty bottle sterilization device in a sterile cold filling production line, including a sterilization box body 1 and a box door 4 arranged at the front end of the sterilization box body 1. An inner cavity 5 is opened inside the sterilization box body 1. A conveying member 3 is also arranged inside the sterilization box body 1. The conveying member 3 is used for conveying the filling empty bottles. A sterilization member 2 is also arranged on the sterilization box body 1. By using the arranged sterilization member 2, the filling empty bottles can be disinfected to achieve the purpose of sterilization;
[0024] The conveying member 3 includes a bracket 31 arranged inside the sterilization box body 1 and a conveying frame 32 arranged at the upper end of the bracket 31. A conveying belt 33 for conveying the filling empty bottles is arranged inside the conveying frame 32. An installation seat 34 is arranged at the upper end of the conveying frame 32. An air cylinder member 35 is fixedly installed inside the installation seat 34. The telescopic end of the air cylinder member 35 is connected with a limiting frame 36. When using the conveying belt 33 to convey the filling empty bottles, start the air cylinder member 35, and it can push the limiting frame 36 to move, which can limit the position of the filling empty bottles and avoid the phenomenon of the filling empty bottles tipping over.
[0025] The sterilization box body 1 includes a collection frame 11 arranged in the inner cavity 5 and an automatic telescopic arm 12 arranged on the inner wall of the inner cavity 5. When the filling empty bottles move to one side of the automatic telescopic arm 12 by using the conveying belt 33, the automatic telescopic arm 12 can extend and grab. A motor 13 is installed on the outer wall of the sterilization box body 1. The output end of the motor 13 is connected with one side of the automatic telescopic arm 12. The automatic telescopic arm 12 can be driven to rotate by the motor 13.
[0026] The sterilization member 2 includes a bactericide solution box 21 arranged at the upper end of the sterilization box body 1 and a conveying pipe 22 arranged at the lower end of the bactericide solution box 21. A pump body is arranged inside the bactericide solution box 21. One end interface of the pump body is connected with the conveying pipe 22. Spray pipes 23 are evenly distributed on one side of the conveying pipe 22. The spray pipes 23 are used for spraying the bactericide solution. When the pump body is started, the bactericide solution can be pumped out, discharged from the spray pipes 23 after passing through the conveying pipe 22, and the empty bottles can be sprayed with the bactericide solution to achieve the purpose of disinfection and sterilization.
[0027] The spray pipes 23 are placed above the automatic telescopic arm 12 and can spray the bactericide solution on the automatic telescopic arm 12 and the empty bottles.
[0028] In this embodiment: Place the empty filling bottle on the conveyor belt 33, and then start the cylinder part 35, which can push the limit frame 36 to move until the two limit frames 36 approach the empty filling bottle, restricting the position of the empty filling bottle and preventing the empty filling bottle from tipping over. Then, use the automatic telescopic arm 12 to grab the empty filling bottle. After that, start the pump body, which can extract the bactericide solution, discharge it from the spray pipe 23 after passing through the delivery pipe 22, spray the bactericide solution on the empty bottle to achieve the purpose of disinfection and sterilization, and drive the automatic telescopic arm 12 to rotate with the help of the motor 13 to pour out the solution in the empty bottle and recycle it using the collection box 11.
[0029] Embodiment 2: This embodiment is an improvement based on Embodiment 1. Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 , a lamp holder 37 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the bracket 31, ultraviolet germicidal lamps 38 are evenly installed at the upper end of the lamp holder 37, and a wiping member 39 is also provided at the upper end of the bracket 31. The wiping member 39 can be used to wipe and clean the conveyor belt 33, and when the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 38 is turned on, ultraviolet light can be generated for disinfection.
[0030] The wiping member 39 includes an electric push rod 391 provided at the upper end of the bracket 31 and a cleaning strip 392 connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod 391. When the electric push rod 391 is started, it can push the cleaning strip 392 to move.
[0031] In this embodiment: When the conveyor belt 33 is in use, start the electric push rod 391, which can push the cleaning strip 392 to move until the cleaning strip 392 contacts the conveyor belt 33, thereby cleaning the surface of the conveyor belt 33, facilitating the maintenance of the cleanliness of the conveyor belt 33. At the same time, turn on the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 38, which can generate ultraviolet light to disinfect the conveyor belt 33, effectively killing potential bacteria and avoiding contamination.
[0032] Working principle: Place the empty filling bottle on the conveyor belt 33, then start the cylinder part 35, which can push the limit frame 36 to move until the two limit frames 36 approach the empty filling bottle, restricting the position of the empty filling bottle. Then, use the automatic telescopic arm 12 to grab the empty filling bottle. After that, start the pump body, which can extract the bactericide solution, discharge it from the spray pipe 23 after passing through the delivery pipe 22, spray the bactericide solution on the empty bottle, and drive the automatic telescopic arm 12 to rotate with the help of the motor 13 to pour out the solution in the empty bottle and recycle it using the collection box 11. When the conveyor belt 33 is in use, start the electric push rod 391, which can push the cleaning strip 392 to move until the cleaning strip 392 contacts the conveyor belt 33, thereby cleaning the surface of the conveyor belt 33. At the same time, turn on the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 38, which can generate ultraviolet light to disinfect the conveyor belt 33.
[0033] The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art well-known to those skilled in the art.
[0034] Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An empty bottle sterilization device in a sterile cold filling production line, comprising a sterilization box body (1) and a box door (4) arranged at the front end of the sterilization box body (1). An inner cavity (5) is provided inside the sterilization box body (1), and it is characterized in that: Inside the main body (1) of the sterilization box, a conveying member (3) is further provided. The conveying member (3) is used to convey the empty filling bottles. A sterilization member (2) is also provided on the main body (1) of the sterilization box. The provided sterilization member (2) can disinfect the empty filling bottles. The conveying member (3) includes a bracket (31) arranged inside the main body (1) of the sterilization box and a conveying frame (32) arranged at the upper end of the bracket (31). A conveying belt (33) for conveying the empty filling bottles is arranged inside the conveying frame (32). An installation seat (34) is arranged at the upper end of the conveying frame (32). An air cylinder member (35) is fixedly installed inside the installation seat (34). The telescopic end of the air cylinder member (35) is connected with a limiting frame (36).
2. The empty bottle sterilization device in a sterile cold filling production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) of the sterilization box includes a collection frame (11) arranged in the inner cavity (5) and an automatic telescopic arm (12) arranged on the inner wall of the inner cavity (5). A motor (13) is installed on the outer wall of the main body (1) of the sterilization box. The output end of the motor (13) is connected with one side of the automatic telescopic arm (12).
3. The empty bottle sterilization device in a sterile cold filling production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sterilization member (2) includes a bactericide solution box (21) arranged at the upper end of the main body (1) of the sterilization box and a conveying pipe (22) arranged at the lower end of the bactericide solution box (21). A pump body is arranged inside the bactericide solution box (21). One end interface of the pump body is connected with the conveying pipe (22). A plurality of spray pipes (23) are evenly distributed on one side of the conveying pipe (22). The spray pipes (23) are used for spraying the bactericide solution.
4. The empty bottle sterilization device in a sterile cold filling production line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The spray pipes (23) are placed above the automatic telescopic arm (12) and can spray the bactericide solution on the automatic telescopic arm (12) and the empty bottles.
5. The empty bottle sterilization device in a sterile cold filling production line according to claim 4, wherein: A lamp holder (37) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the bracket (31). A plurality of ultraviolet germicidal lamps (38) are evenly installed at the upper end of the lamp holder (37). A wiping member (39) is also arranged at the upper end of the bracket (31).
6. The empty bottle sterilization device in an aseptic cold filling production line according to claim 5, characterized in that: The wiping member (39) includes an electric push rod (391) arranged at the upper end of the bracket (31) and a cleaning strip (392) connected with the telescopic end of the electric push rod (391).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Empty bottle sterilization device in sterile cold filling production line of polyester bottled beverage
CN220012131U